RPPC Alaska Postcard Hunter with Rifle and Moose Early 1900s
$15.00
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture ... Read More
Condition: *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and ... Read more about the seller notes *Please* use the Hip photo magnifier to check for flaws on each picture, mouse over to zoom and click to enlarge. Comes from a smoke free home. Common errors from the scanner vs damage are digital lines (usually grey or pink), cutting off the top of the card/words. Read Less about the seller notes
Antique real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a dramatic outdoor Alaskan hunting scene. A hunter, rifle in hand, stands in a rocky riverbed facing a massive bull moose with full antlers. The rugged wilderness setting, with misty mountains and forested slopes in the background, emphasizes both the scale of the moose and the harsh conditions of frontier hunting.Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Early 1900s (AZO stamp box with upward triangles, c. 1904–1918)Location: Alaska (handwritten on back)Subject: Man with rifle and bull moose in wilderness settingCondition: Light corner/edge wear, faint toning; excellent photographic detail; unused back.Historical Context:By the early 20th century, Alaska was widely promoted as the “last frontier”—a land of adventure, big game hunting, and natural beauty. Moose, the largest members of the deer family, were a favorite subject for both hunters and photographers due to their immense size and iconic antlers. Real photo postcards like this captured the rugged appeal of Alaska for tourists, settlers, and sportsmen during the territorial era, making them valuable keepsakes and collectibles.Excellent collectible for:Alaska history & frontier ephemeraMoose & wildlife postcardsHunting & sporting memorabiliaReal Photo Postcard (RPPC) collectors
Antique real photo postcard (RPPC) showing a dramatic outdoor Alaskan hunting scene. A hunter, rifle in hand, stands in a rocky riverbed facing a massive bull moose with full antlers. The rugged wilderness setting, with misty mountains and forested slopes in the background, emphasizes both the scale of the moose and the harsh conditions of frontier hunting.Type: Real Photo Postcard (RPPC)Era: Early 1900s (AZO stamp box with upward triangles, c. 1904–1918)Location: Alaska (handwritten on back)Subject: Man with rifle and bull moose in wilderness settingCondition: Light corner/edge wear, faint toning; excellent photographic detail; unused back.Historical Context:By the early 20th century, Alaska was widely promoted as the “last frontier”—a land of adventure, big game hunting, and natural beauty. Moose, the largest members of the deer family, were a favorite subject for both hunters and photographers due to their immense size and iconic antlers. Real photo postcards like this captured the rugged appeal of Alaska for tourists, settlers, and sportsmen during the territorial era, making them valuable keepsakes and collectibles.Excellent collectible for:Alaska history & frontier ephemeraMoose & wildlife postcardsHunting & sporting memorabiliaReal Photo Postcard (RPPC) collectors
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- thepapergallery2 (2184)
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